MANILA (23 Dec 2010) – FIFA have given their full recognition to the presidency of Mariano Araneta in the Philippine Football Federation (PFF). In a three-paged letter sent to the association this week, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said that FIFA – backed by the opinion of FIFA vice president Geoff Thompson – validated the…
MANILA (21 Dec 2010) – Two days after their exit from the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010, the FA of Cebu president Richard Montayre said that the Philippines national team could have done with more support from – from the PFF (Philippine Football Federation) and also the wanting public. Philippines, the surprise package…
JAKARTA (18 Dec 2010) – The Philippines are not giving up just yet in spite of their close 1-0 lost to Indonesia in the first leg semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 at the Senayan Stadium two days ago. The lone goal in the game came in the 34th minute of play when Neil…
MANILA (13 Dec 2010) – The Philippines national team have been given an early reward of USD23,000 (PHP1 million) for making it to the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 while Malaysia have offered USD1,600 (RM5,000) each to their players if they win the title this year. Philippines business tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan made…
MANILA (10 Dec 2010) – Following their superb run in the on-going AFF Suzuki Cup 2010, Philippines vice president Jejomar Binay has called for a nationwide training program to assure a steady pool of capable players. Binay said that the Philippines should not rest on their laurels but instead start a program to enhance the…
MANILA (21 Nov 2010) – With the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 just round the corner, several teams will be donning new colours to carry their challenge for the biggest regional football championship. The AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 will be held in two cities of Jakarta in Indonesia and also in Hanoi in Vietnam starting early…